World Cup squads are being revealed through creative short films packed with cultural references and hidden meanings.

France's 90s sitcom features Kylian Mbappé as a cashier with copper Nike swooshes honoring the Statue of Liberty's original color.

England's squad reveal echoes The Beatles' British Invasion with players appearing on New York storefronts and yellow taxi cabs.

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104 games, 48 teams and 1,248 players. The soccer stars taking to the pitch will have plenty of opportunities to shine during the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico this summer. In the meantime, it’s the creative types behind the squad reveal videos who can take a bow.